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2009 Rankings - Outfielders |
The Top 60
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By ranking the top 50 OF for next year, this should fill the rosters of 12 teams that start four OF, which is pretty standard. It should also allow for your U spot to be filled by a 5th OF.
My #1 OF going into 2007 was Matt Holliday. My #1 OF going into 2008 was Matt Holliday.
Surprisingly enough, my #1 OF going into 2009 is Matt Holliday.
An average line for him over the last three years reads: .330 - 115 - 32 - 120 - 13
- Matt Holliday - He ranks top five in runs, RBI, homers and AVG annually.
- Grady Sizemore - Not many have the ability to go 40/40. He'll score more next year.
- Ryan Braun - He may have more power than teammate Fielder. He's legit.
- Alfonso Soriano - He gets hurt every year, but like Chipper, is ridiculous when healthy.
- Carlos Lee - He'll finish with 100 RBI despite missing the final 8 weeks. Don't forget about him.
- Nick Markakis - Still room for improvement. He could go 25/25 with 115 runs and 100 RBI.
- Carlos Quentin - He'll be 27 next year. A change of scenery and health brought potential to reality.
- Josh Hamilton - First-half RBI were fluky. He's solid, but unlikely to improve much.
- Alex Rios - Traded power for speed. Everything else remained consistent. He's a stud.
- Carlos Beltran - Clearly declining, but 25/25 and 100/100 is hard to come by.
- Jason Bay - He's back, in Boston and playing for a 2010 contract.
- Manny Ramirez - Change of scenery should keep him motivated.
- Corey Hart - 25/25 but needs to up the AVG, runs and RBI to become elite.
- Nate McLouth - A career year in 2008, needs to prove himself consistent in 2009.
- Matt Kemp - Stud in the making? We'll see. A quality #2 either way.
- Curtis Granderson - Missed time in April and Detroit's offense was a bust. He's fine.
- Ichiro - Could bounce back in AVG. Still a big help in three categories.
- BJ Upton - He's not helping enough in Runs or RBI or Power or AVG. But, he can.
- Carl Crawford - Did anyone see this coming? Biggest flop of 2008.
- Adam Dunn - Where he signs will allow us to predict runs and RBI. He'll still hit 40 and bat .235.
- Magglio Ordonez - A decline was imminent after his 2007 campaign. Still solid.
- Vladimir Guerrero - Worst season of his career. He's 33. Can we really expect a huge rebound?
- Ryan Ludwick - I'd take him as a #3. He's got a lot to prove next year.
- Hunter Pence - Huge disappointment. He could take a step forward next year.
- Pat Burrell - Where he signs, like Dunn, will determine his runs and RBI. 30-35 HR regardless.
- Jermaine Dye - He'll be 35 and plays the "every other year" game. I'll pass.
- Milton Bradley - Still can't stay healthy. Never doubted his ability.
- Xavier Nady - Don't bet on a repeat in AVG. Staying in NY would help him.
- Adam Jones - He started heating up and bats after Roberts and before Markakis and Huff. 20/20 potential. Like Victorino, he's in a good spot. Rather take upside then Ibanez.
- Raul Ibanez - The most boring #3 OF there is. He wont kill you.
- Vernon Wells - He's hit or miss. If he hits, you'll have wanted him on your squad.
- Shane Victorino - Stay healthy, man. That's all we ask.
- Hideki Matsui - Injury-prone over the last few seasons. Should bounce back.
- Delmon Young - Having a nice second half. He gives us hope for a 20/20 campaign in '09.
- Bobby Abreau - 15/15 from an OF is fine. The Yankees help him more then he helps them.
- Adam Lind - Now part of a solid trio of OF's in Toronto. Think 15 HR and 85 RBI.
- Fred Lewis - That's right. Quietly leading off for the Giants with 10 HR, 25 SB and a .285 AVG.
- Brad Hawpe - Strong second half proves he's reliable. He's good for 30 homers.
- Aaron Rowand - Like Ibanez - boring. However, produces good enough numbers.
- Jayson Werth - With a Burrell departure, Werth could surprise. Think Nate McLouth from this year, but Corey-Hart like.
- JD Drew - Who thought he'd last a full season. His injuries bump him down a lot.
- Jay Bruce - Started off hot, but slowed down fast. He could be a decent #3 or #4.
- Kosuke Fukudome - A poor man's Curtis Granderson. Don't let the name draw you in.
- Jacoby Ellsbury - He needs to lead off to have value. 40-50 steals is nice, but Juan Pierre-like.
- Eric Byrnes - He'll be back and in a good lineup. Don't forget about him.
- Andre Ethier - With a full-time gig, he could pop 20-25 with a .285 AVG.
- Andrew McCutchen - My favorite ROY candidate for 2009. He could bat 2nd for the Bucs.
- Ryan Sweeney - He's got 15/15 potential but gets no love in Oakland.
- Carlos Gonzalez - A full season could give us a glimpse of what the main cog in the Haren deal can do.
- Chris Young - The AVG is absolutely killer. Disappointing 2008.
- Johnny Damon - Old, but still has gas left in the tank.
- Lastings Milledge - 15/15 in a bad year. Can he get the AVG up?
- Denard Span - Could score 100 and steal 30 if he leads off for the Twins. Nice AVG, too.
- Randy Winn - Far from trendy, but seemingly puts up numbers.
- Ryan Church - If he's past his concussions, he'll be useful.
- Matt Laporta - He should start in Cleveland next year.
- Rick Ankiel - 25-30 homers, but just average everywhere else.
- Jeff Francouer - Could see a more prominent role in the ATL offense next year.
- Chase Headley - A full season should give us an idea of what he can do.. in Petco.
- Willy Taveras/Juan Pierre - Some of you may want steals... and ONLY steals.
Did I leave anyone out? Let me know. brettg@fantasyphenoms.com
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